Joke from Google labs ...?

In Google maps (http://maps.google.com/) get direction from Paris to New York. Google proposes you to swim across the Atlantic Ocean.





ROFL, is that a joke ?

Joke from Google labs ...?
Google is a fun place to work at from what i have read. they also hold these contests, jokes, games, and stuff hidden within their website. i saw a billboard for a google ad in new york one time that said if you enter this (and it was some search) in the search bar you can enter a contest but the conest had no end to it because you had to click and enter all these links. if you read up on google and their practical jokes you so more of what they have to offer.
Reply:People have attempted it, but if you notice you can't swim the pacific ocean... Tried to go from NY to Perth, AU..
Reply:Maybe it links the closest two shipping ports and expects you to pay for a (very long) boat journey??